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… is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and … risk of side effects. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than directed. Take this medication regularly in … reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor …
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… Be a positive role model for friends and family Be more confident and in control of your own life Have an … the day you’re going to quit. Try to pick a day that is no more than 2 weeks away so you do not lose your motivation. … but you’ll have a higher chance of success by using one or more of the methods below: NRT, such as the nicotine patch …
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… light, loose clothing and give him or her a cool bath. For more information, see the topic Heat Rash . Diaper rash is … take extra care to keep him or her as dry as possible. For more information, see the topic Diaper Rash . Many babies … often, especially after he or she eats or spits up. For more information, see the topic Spitting Up . The baby …
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… page: Overview Overview By now, you may be looking a little more pregnant on the outside. And inside, your baby is starting to look more human and may even have sprouted a little bit of hair. … around 16 weeks. This month, babies' faces have become more human. Their eyes have moved from the sides of their …
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… Overview At 28 weeks, your baby may be moving a lot more—and possibly keeping you up at night! Believe it or … head-down to feet-down, or even sideways. You will notice more movement or less movement at certain times of the day … air. With every week after 22 weeks, babies are a little more likely to survive if they are born this early. Babies …
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… for successful breastfeeding. Watch this video to learn more or read more about latching successfully. Download a transcript for …
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… get nosebleeds during pregnancy. That's because there is more blood flow to the tissue inside the nose (mucous … the directions for cleaning the machine. You also have more blood flow to the mucous membranes of the mouth and … especially when you brush your teeth. Your gums may be more swollen than usual. It may help to use a toothbrush …
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… clinic near you, visit the HealthLink BC Directory . For more information about measles and vaccinations, click the links below. If you have more questions, call 8-1-1 . Featured topics Measles Learn … child should be immunized, the benefits of immunization and more. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine (HealthLinkBC …
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… called desogestrel increase the risk of blood clots more than birth control pills that contain other types of … the pills. The birth control patch The patch delivers more estrogen than the low-dose birth control pills do. Women who use the patch are slightly more likely to get dangerous blood clots in the legs and …
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… Most medicines are not affected by grapefruit juice. But more than 50 medicines are affected by grapefruit juice. … your medicines are affected by this juice. In general, the more grapefruit juice you have, the greater the possible … body reacts. Some problems are mild. Other problems are more serious. In general, older people are more likely than …
